inconsistent
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stənt/ (ame, mw)
inconsistent — 形容詞
- inconsistentpositive
- more inconsistentcomparative
- most inconsistentsuperlative
1. used to describe a set of ideas, statements, or facts where one part opposes ano
不一致的
彼此矛盾、無法同時成立
used to describe a set of ideas, statements, or facts where one part opposes another part, so that they cannot all be correct at the same time
The witness gave two inconsistent accounts of what happened that night.
那位目擊證人對當晚發生的事提出了兩套不一致的說法。
inconsistent + accounts / statements / claims
Salma's views on climate change are inconsistent with the company's green policies.
Salma 對氣候變遷的看法與公司的環保政策不一致。
be inconsistent with [something]
It seems inconsistent to praise healthy living while selling sugary drinks in the school canteen.
一方面推廣健康生活，另一方面卻在學校福利社販售含糖飲料，這似乎有些不一致。
The data from the two experiments were inconsistent, so the team ran both tests again.
兩次實驗的數據不一致，因此團隊將兩組測試都重新做了一遍。
- contradictory
stronger than inconsistent; contradictory claims directly deny each other, whereas inconsistent claims simply do not fit together
- incompatible
focuses on two things being unable to exist or work together, while inconsistent is about factual or logical disagreement
- conflicting
less formal than inconsistent, often used for schedules, interests, or opinions that oppose each other
- consistent
the direct opposite; a set of ideas where all parts agree with one another
文法句型
be inconsistent with [noun phrase]
it is inconsistent to [verb] ... while [verb] ...
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate what the subject does not match. The subject is usually an idea, claim, statement, or piece of evidence.
常見錯誤
2. changing so often in quality or conduct that the person or thing becomes difficu
不穩定的
行為或品質經常變化
changing so often in quality or conduct that the person or thing becomes difficult to trust or rely on
The team's inconsistent performance frustrated their coach throughout the season.
該球隊不穩定的表現讓教練在整個賽季都感到挫折。
inconsistent + performance / quality / results
Hassan has been inconsistent in his attendance this term, missing nearly one class out of three.
Hassan 這學期的出席情況很不穩定，大約每三堂課就缺一堂。
be inconsistent in [something]
The Wi-Fi signal upstairs is inconsistent, so video calls often freeze or drop.
樓上的 Wi-Fi 訊號不穩定，視訊通話經常會卡住或斷線。
Inês is an inconsistent player — some days she scores well, and other days she misses easy chances.
Inês 是個表現不穩定的球員——有時進球出色，有時卻連簡單的機會都錯過。
- erratic
emphasises unpredictable and irregular change, often with a stronger negative tone than inconsistent
- variable
more neutral than inconsistent; describes something that naturally changes without implying fault
- uneven
specifically describes quality that varies between high and low, especially in work or performance
- consistent
describes behaviour or quality that stays steady and dependable over time
- steady
emphasises reliability and lack of unwanted change in performance or behaviour
文法句型
inconsistent + noun (performance / quality / results)
be inconsistent in [gerund / noun phrase]
用法筆記
Often used attributively (before a noun) to describe things whose quality varies from one time to another, such as performance, service, or results. Commonly describes a person's behaviour, work, or skill level.